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The Technology Transfer Centers: Dissemination and Implementation Working Group, composed of representatives across the ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC, is proud to announce the completion of two infographic resources for the most common intensive technical assistance strategies used to help states, organizations, and front-line providers implement evidence-based services.  The two strategies are: Learning Collaboratives External Facilitation […]

  Providence, RI – July 7, 2023 – The Opioid Response Network (ORN), a coalition of national organizations led by the Rhode Island-based American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry and funded through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), hosted 150 public health leaders for a summit in Providence, RI from May 16–18, 2023. […]

We Live it Every Day By guest writer Jan Brown, Founder/Executive Director of SpiritWorks Foundation Center for the Soul I was recently in a meeting regarding DEI [Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion] education and curriculum development. One of the people in attendance told the group, “People are getting burnt out by the topic”.  Appalled, I did not do well to manage my […]

Integrating hepatitis C (HCV) services into opioid treatment settings can improve access to testing, diagnosis, treatment, and support for individuals with HCV, particularly those with a history of substance use. Your Guide to Integrating HCV Services into Opioid Treatment Programs, published by the ATTC Network Coordinating Office in 2020, outlines how this approach has the […]

Register for the COE Webinar: Telehealth Implementation of Trauma Focused Treatment on July 12, 2023 at 3:00 EST!  In this Telehealth COE webinar, Dr. Regan Stewart and Dr. Rosaura Orengo-Aguayo will present on telehealth implementation of trauma focused treatment to increase equity in access to care for underserved youth in the US and Puerto Rico.

SAMHSA has issued a new advisory on Identification and Management of Mental Health Symptoms and Conditions Associated with Long COVID – Long COVID can have devastating effects on the mental health of those who experience it due to social isolation, financial insecurity, chronic illness (both physical and psychological), caregiver burnout, and grief.

SAMHSA has issued a new advisory on Identification and Management of Mental Health Symptoms and Conditions Associated with Long COVID – Long COVID can have devastating effects on the mental health of those who experience it due to social isolation, financial insecurity, chronic illness (both physical and psychological), caregiver burnout, and grief.

SAMHSA has issued a new advisory on Identification and Management of Mental Health Symptoms and Conditions Associated with Long COVID – Long COVID can have devastating effects on the mental health of those who experience it due to social isolation, financial insecurity, chronic illness (both physical and psychological), caregiver burnout, and grief. Those who have […]

SAMHSA has issued a new Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach (TIA). The primary goal of this guide is to expand the discussion presented in SAMHSA’s previous resources on trauma (Concept of Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services). The guide specifically focuses on tools and strategies for implementing a TIA and highlights the […]

SAMHSA has issued a new Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach. The primary goal of this guide is to expand the discussion presented in SAMHSA’s previous resources on trauma (Concept of Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care in Behavioral Health Services).

Celebrate the historical significance of Juneteenth while prioritizing your well-being with this unique wellness calendar. In recognition of the 19th of June, the day that symbolizes freedom and emancipation. Each day on this calendar is dedicated to promoting wellness and self-care, inviting you to engage in activities that nurture your mind, body, and spirit.

To support Tribes impacted by wildfires and other smoke events, the National Indian Health Board (NIHB) is working with partners to provide free air purifiers to Tribal Nations. Through a limited-time program, Tribes and Tribal organizations can obtain HEPA-certified air purifiers for residential homes, classrooms, gyms, community centers, etc., to reduce airborne allergens such as […]

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) today released a new data report Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Behavioral Health: Results from the 2021 and 2022 National Surveys on Drug Use and Health, indicating that lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults are more likely than straight adults to use substances, experience mental health conditions including major depressive […]

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) created brief videos series on a variety of alcohol related topics called Short Takes. Eight videos are available on the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) website. The videos are easy to download and put into presentations or post on websites/social media and can be watched on […]

Please join us for our 50th Virtual Native Talking Circle.  For more than three years, we’ve gathered to share our hopes, dreams, struggles, grief, and growth. Together we have weathered the Great Storm and together we’ve come through to the other side, stronger, more connected, and grateful. Thank you for making this event possible. Again, please join […]

The purpose of this program is to prevent health and behavioral health risks (e.g., suicide, depression, homelessness, drug use, HIV) and to promote well-being for LGBTQI+ youth in the context of their families/caregivers, cultures, and communities by establishing LGBTQI+ family counseling and support programs and training providers on family counseling and support interventions. Click here […]

June is Pride Month! While we take time to celebrate the achievements of the LGBTQIA+ community, the origin of Pride month is clouded in devastating riots and clashes with police resulting in what became known as the Stonewall Riot in 1969 on June 28th. That day marked the first of 6 days when gay and […]

The links below provide resources and publications for clinicians, researchers, and other health professionals related to the health of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) individuals. These resources include information about training to help providers develop skills to deliver culturally-responsive and evidence-based treatment, recovery and prevention services for LGBTQIA+ populations dealing […]

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) created brief videos series on a variety of alcohol related topics called Short Takes. Eight videos are available on the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) website. The videos are easy to download and put into presentations or post on websites/social media and can […]

Click Here to Visit Our Product & Resource Page and Download the Newsletter This issue will bring a reflection by our NHL ATTC Co-Director, celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month. Elisabeth Stelson discusses a Vicarious Trauma research study. Please read to learn more about the resources we are highlighting this quarter, our upcoming events and projects, and […]

The Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC invite you to join us in congratulating our colleague, Mark Sanders, LCSW, CADC, for being named the recipient of the Illinois Certification Board's 2023 Jessica Hayes Lifetime Achievement Award and the Faces & Voices of Recovery 2023 Innovations in Recovery Award.    In April, The Illinois Certification Board, Inc. honored Mark Sanders with […]

Celebrating Resiliency Together Healing Our Spirit Worldwide - The Ninth Gathering - will welcome thousands of delegates from participating Nations in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Hawai'i. This event takes place only every four years. Our theme in 2023 will be Celebrating Resiliency. Activities will include Indigenous-led workshops and panels on health […]

Pride Month celebrates the countless contributions of the LGBTQ+ population in all areas of our culture. Join the Great Lakes ATTC, MHTTC, and PTTC and our partners across the Network in recognizing Pride Month with the following resources focused on the behavioral health needs of the LGBTQ+ population.      Network Resources Online Learning: HealtheKnowledge Providing […]

This post, the first in a three-part series, shares perspectives from Kisha Freed, a Success Coach, Six Seconds Certified EI Practitioner/Assessor, and mindfulness meditation teacher, and Mark Sanders, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Substance Use Disorders Counselor.   Over the years, counseling has addressed mind and body. There has been some apprehension about the […]